Frontier Airlines CEO hopes air traffic controller shortage won’t sink summer travel

Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said Monday that the air traffic controller shortage could cause issues during the summer travel season if staffing issues aren't addressed. Biffle appeared on FOX Business Network's "The Claman Countdown" and told guest host Ashley Webster that while technology can help address the issue while also promoting greater efficiencies in air travel over the longer term, the air traffic controller shortage contributes to delays and cancelations.

Biffle also discussed Frontier's move last week to drop its $99 fee for changing or canceling a flight, which he said will help the budget carrier offer the most competitive total price for consumers. "We've been talking to our customers for a while, and we have always been trusted to have the lowest fare, but we weren't always the lowest in total price when you looked at bags and seats and other options," he said.

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